1983
DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-4560.1983.tb00143.x
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Learned Helplessness and Victimization

Abstract: The learned helplessness phenomenon is proposed as a model for the emotional numbing and maladaptive passivity sometimes following victimization. Victims may learn during the victimization episode that responding is futile. This learning is represented as an expectation of future response‐outcome independence (helplessness). Causal interpretations of the episode affect the chronicity and generality of deficits resulting from this expectation, as well as the involvement of self‐esteem loss. We discuss several p… Show more

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“…having sexual intercourse without pain) seems to be a central aspect of their perception of injustice. As suggested by the Perceived Unfairness Model [15], the couple's reduced hope in modifying their sexual situation may result in an attributional style leaning toward more negative thoughts, such as hopelessness and helpessness, well-known to be associated with depressive symptoms [54][55][56][57][58]. Perceived injustice also involves an element of blame.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…having sexual intercourse without pain) seems to be a central aspect of their perception of injustice. As suggested by the Perceived Unfairness Model [15], the couple's reduced hope in modifying their sexual situation may result in an attributional style leaning toward more negative thoughts, such as hopelessness and helpessness, well-known to be associated with depressive symptoms [54][55][56][57][58]. Perceived injustice also involves an element of blame.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…La incapacidad para la anticipación se une a la inacción para erosionar el autoconcepto, sujeto a una presión multidimensional alimentada por las dinámicas cognitivas circulares y los sesgos mencionados, y por un patrón de notable deterioro psicofísico. De este modo, la percepción de estar en posesión de conductas ineficaces para afrontar el contexto aversivo y la importante carga de incertidumbre que conduce a sentimientos de incontrolabilidad, se traducirán en la víctima en el desarrollo de lo que se conoce como conducta de victimización, especialmente asociada con los principios de la teoría de la indefensión aprendida de Seligman, que comprende el establecimiento en la mujer de conductas de entrega pasiva bajo la inevitabilidad de las consecuencias derivadas de la situación aversiva (Seligman, 1975;Abramson, Seligman y Teasdale, 1978;Peterson y Seligman, 1983). También, la ausencia de control sobre los elementos traumáticos estaría impulsada por lo que Hoier denomina <<aprendizaje traumático>> (Hoier et al, 1992), que provendría de la exposición de la mujer a una superposición de programas concurrentes de aprendizaje, definidos por el refuerzo positivo de las respuestas de la víctima deseadas por el agresor y el castigo para cualquier conducta de resistencia.…”
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“…Tout d'abord, ils constituent beaucoup plus sûrement un modèle animalier du stress traumatique (van der KoIk et al, 1985;Peterson et al, 1983), qu'un modèle animal de la dépression réactionnelle, tel qu'initialement proposé (Seligman, 1974). En outre, le modèle est le seul à faire des pré-dictions précises -une vulnérabilité croissante -à propos d'expositions traumatiques multiples.…”
Section: La Contribution De Janisunclassified